Origin
Franklin, TN
Evening in Franklin on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to Adamsville, TN
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
124.2 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, TN
Kelly
Adamsville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Franklin to Adamsville covers 124.2 miles of Tennessee landscape, typically taking about 2 hours and 37 minutes behind the wheel. Given the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $19 on fuel for the journey. The route begins in the Southeast region and keeps you within the state of Tennessee for the duration of the trip. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, you should plan for a more active driving experience than a standard highway cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.1 miles from Franklin, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a departure from the typical interstate grind, as this route relies on 3rd Avenue South, Murfreesboro Road, and I-65 South to navigate between locations. With a highway share of 0 percent, the drive focuses on local roads that demand your full attention and frequent maneuvering. The personality of this trip is defined by its technical nature, moving away from high-speed, monotonous lanes in favor of a more involved, turn-heavy path. You will find that the road conditions change as you transition through the local segments, making it a drive where you need to stay alert to the winding nature of the path ahead.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,014 ft
400 ft
Total Climb
1,017 ft
Total Descent
1,146 ft
Highest Point
1,014 ft
~51.8 mi in
Elevation Range
615 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
5
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46
Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 412: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 46
Toward 412: Columbia
4
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
US 64 / Waynesboro Highway
Turn right onto US 64 / Waynesboro Highway
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Franklin, TN and Adamsville, TN, road signs point toward 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.
99: Columbia
21.9 mi in
|
~25m
Chapel Hill
21.9 mi in
|
~25m
412: Columbia
22.1 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 35.1 mi | 42m |
| Bear Creek Pike | 30.2 mi | 34m |
| I 65 | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| Waynesboro Highway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| TN 240 | 10 mi | 17m |
| SR 240 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Bridge Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 35.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and Adamsville, TN.
1
Start on US 31 Business; TN 96
418 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 96
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 65
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 46
Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
7
Keep slight right at fork
162 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 46
Toward 412: Columbia
8
Turn right onto US 412
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Bear Creek Pike
9
Turn right onto TN 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
TN 20
10
Continue on SR 20; SR 240
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 20; SR 240
11
Turn slight left onto TN 240
10 mi
·
17 min
·
TN 240
12
Continue on SR 240; SR 241
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 240; SR 241
13
Turn right onto US 64
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Waynesboro Highway
14
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
15
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 64
16
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hanna Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bridge Avenue
19
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 64; SR 22; SR 69
20
Arrive at destination
US 64; SR 22
Trip Plan
Since you are looking at a 124.2-mile journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the congestion often associated with local road networks. You should factor in at least one planned stop to break up the drive, which will help keep you fresh given the constant turns and local traffic patterns. Budgeting $19 for fuel should keep you covered, but it is always wise to fill up before leaving Franklin to avoid searching for stations on unfamiliar local roads. Because the route is quite flexible, use your one allotted stop strategically to stretch your legs once you have navigated the trickiest turns of the transit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.1 miles from Franklin, TN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adamsville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Franklin, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Franklin, TN
This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Franklin, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 35.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.1 mi from Franklin, TN · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.1 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Adamsville, TN
The final approach into Adamsville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Adamsville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.86 one way
$37.73 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.45 | $46.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Adamsville, TN
Evening in Adamsville on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Franklin, TN to Adamsville, TN covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, Bear Creek Pike, I 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.1 miles from Franklin, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Franklin, TN and Adamsville, TN, road signs point toward 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.
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